What does a Loader do?
Loaders maintain the inventory of warehouses. They load and unload trucks and operate machinery and keep records of items loaded and unloaded into the warehouse. They work collaboratively with a team to ensure all processes run smoothly and efficiently. They work for various establishments and track deliveries and orders upon arrival and departure. They carry items that have arrived into the warehouse and maintain an inventory log.
Loaders follow safety procedures to prevent injuries while performing heavy lifting and operating warehouse equipment. This includes using required safety gear and handling all machines or moving parts with care. They utilize warehouse space efficiently and place cargo items accordingly. They sweep and mop floors as needed and ensure all items are stored properly. They operate machinery including a forklift, pallet jacks, and shrink wrap machines. Loaders do not have an educational requirement, but prior relevant experience working in a warehouse and being a team player are favorable.
- Responsible for all job site management activities of the rigging crew.
- Oversee all operation of the shipping department during shift
- Safely operate a forklift to move raw materials or finished products throughout the manufacturing floor, and out flat bed, or box trucks for shipment.
- Responsible for loading trucks with product safely and efficiently.
- Count, verify and manually unload incoming orders and shipments.
- Oversee daily activities of shippers in the order fulfillment process.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures. follows department training guidelines, best practices, and operating procedures.
- High school diploma or Associate's Degree.
- Loading experience helpful.
- Strong command of the English language.
- Ability to lift 75+ pounds repeatedly throughout the day.
- Requires careful attention to detail.
How much does a Loader make near United States?
Base Pay
Additional Pay
$43,038
/ yrLoader Career Path
Learn how to become a Loader, what skills and education you need to succeed, and what level of pay to expect at each step on your career path.
Years of Experience Distribution
Loader Insights
CVS Health“Good pay with solid hours and chances for overtime (which was great when money is tight)”
Lowe's Home Improvement“I got to meet some nice customers and got to help them which made me feel good”
Walmart“Hourly pay is good and the work schedule is the best part of the job.”
Andersen“Pay is excellent but still not worth it for everything you have to endure to get it.”
Lowe's Home Improvement“Management just leaves all of you to do your thing with little to no supervision so this goes unnoticed.”
YEAH! BURGER“Good good good and amazing”
Walmart“Great place to work and pay is really good”
General Dynamics NASSCO“None there is no benefit to working here and it will drive you crazy day in and day out”
Frequently asked questions about the roles and responsibilities of a Loader
When working as a Loader, the most common skills you will need to perform your job and for career success are Load Unload, English Language, Protocols, Exhaust, and Bilingual.
- Packer
- Material Handler
- Forklift Operator
- Warehouse Worker
The most common qualifications to become a Loader include a minimum of a science degree and an average of 0 - 1 years of experience not including years spent in education and/or training.
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